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Peter Marchi Nardini

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Overview

Part of a Maison de Maitre in the CharenteMaritine region of France, these luxury cottages form part of the private residence which was built in 1780. The main house and cottages are within a large private walled garden on the edge of the village of Chervettes.

The cottages have been recently restored to a very high standard with modern facilities yet still keeping the original charm and history of the buildings.

The cottages have all facilities to ensure a comfortable stay in tranquil surroundings yet within easy reach of La Rochelle and the world famous Ile de Re. For those who are content to stay at the cottages the external amenities include a 10 metre heated outdoor swimming pool with changing rooms and sun area. Le Prieure is a mere 5 minute drive from the historical town Surgeres with its fabulous walled Chateau and medieval town centre, the town offers a great choice of restaurants , bars and modern supermarkets offering local produce.

New for 2013 we have converted a former cattle barn and hayloft into a stunning one bed apartment. It has private parking and a huge terrace. Pull out beds in the large reception are ideal for children.

Le Prieure is ideally located with great motorway links which opens up the Charente region and beyond.

Within an acceptable driving distance are the following attractions.

Space World at Poitiers.

Vineyards in Cognac / Bordeaux.

Beaches of La Rochelle and Chatelaillon plage.

Sea World in La Rochelle.

Beautiful Ile de Re with its sailing schools, secluded beaches and cycle tracks

Rosina cottage is the larger of the two cottages. The ground floor is open plan in design measuring over 35 feet in length and 18 in width. The fully fitted kitchen features black granite worktops and all new appliances. The flooring is polished limestone and there is a working fireplace. [logs supplied in winter]. In the seating area there is a 3 seater and a 2 seater black leather couch. The large flatscreen tv has blueray and a large selection of dvds. This area leads . out to an internal courtyard and the gardens and pool. The rear door at the kitchen opens to a private area with table chairs and bbq. with views over open countryside, usually planted with sunflowers . Upstairs there are 2 double bedrooms and a large bathroom with separate shower. There is a walk in wardrobe with plenty of hanging space. The second bedroom has 2 single beds.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 8 holidaymaker reviews

Fantastic holiday

5
of 5

We are a family of 4 including 2 children aged 6 & 8. We stayed in Rosina cottage & absolutely loved the accommodation, pool& surroundings. The decor in the cottage was gorgeous. The pool was really lovely & the grounds beautiful. Owners were wonderfully relaxed & welcoming. We had so much fun playing pool in the games room/ badminton on the grass. Also great trips to La Rochelle, Il de Re & beach. Also enjoyed cycling in the local area. Best family holiday yet - would definitely book again.

Review Submitted: Feb 16, 2015

Date of Stay: Jul 2014

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Glad you had a great holiday and enjoyed your stay in Rosina cottage.

Good but not luxurious

3
of 5

We are family of 4 with 2 young teenagers. We stayed for a week in Rosina. The owner met us and was friendly, approachable and very casual about the kids using all the outdoor areas. The cottage is in a very quiet hamlet, the grounds of the property are very attractive, with well kept garden areas, the pool area was very well maintained. The downstairs of the cottage was good, well equipped and clean(ish), english channel TV,my son loved the décor, to me it was odd and out of keeping with the cottage (too much black, with cow skin rug and big canvas paintings). The outside seating area is small but okay, nothing special, but you do have access to all of the gardens. The upstairs let this cottage down, very 'pokey', tired, old furniture, limited space. All of it was okay but certainly not luxurious by any means. The upstairs lacks attention to detail, and with a little time and thought for what clients need this could easily be corrected (I have spoken to the owner about this and he is very understanding and has said in September the property is due an update and thorough clean). the photos of the interior I feel are very flattering! (and misleading). You need a car staying here. We had some lovely drives around the area. There is a big supermarket in Surgeres which also has several bars and restaurants. 2 great days out to Il de Re, drive took about 1.25hours to get onto island. La Rochelle well worth a visit, about 50 mins drive and also Chattelion de Plage. We didn't have hot weather so we didn't use the pool but it is a great facility with inflatables and my children really liked the games room with the table tennis, badminton, and bikes. I cant change the star rating for this property for some reason but its not 5 star.

Review Submitted: Sep 19, 2014

Date of Stay: Aug 2014

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you very much for your feedback. Shame about the weather although the average for that week was 26 degrees. I am sorry you did not like the style of the furnishings, black leather is not to everyones taste, but easy to clean. I am delighted your son liked it. The tired old furniture upstairs is actually Antique. The half tester bed dating from 1860 but updated with a new mattress and base. Google maps quote times of 30 minutes to Chatelaillon Plage, 35 to La Rochelle and 40 to the bridge onto the Isle de Re. The traffic in August can add to these times in peak periods. We have a new cleaner for 2015 so I hope we can meet your expectations in the future. Very sorry not to have maintained our 5 star rating. Will try harder. Thank you.

Beautiful setting

5
of 5

We were a family of 4 (boys aged 12 and 9 years) staying for 1 week (having booked 2 city stopovers on the way down and 2 stopovers on the way back). We have been to France many times but never to this region.

We were attracted to the different region (for a change), elegant house and the use of a shared pool.

The accommodation was as described and suited us perfectly. The downstairs is open plan and spacious (no clutter). The outside eating area is private and sheltered, which was great as we bbq'd most nights. The landscaping around the properties is lovely and the smell of lavender wonderful.

The use of the pool was great for all the family. We went in the pool daily after our day's outing. We never actually had to share the pool, as our neighbours used it at other times.

The boys enjoyed the games room, both the table tennis and the use of the piano (our 9 yr old has never played the piano so keenly!)

We took our own bikes and enjoyed 3 cycles (part of the Atlantic coast outside La Rochelle, Ile de Re via the toll bridge and from the house to Surgeres).

We went to Chatelaillon beach (good for collecting mussels), beaches at Fouras and Ile de Re (good for rock pooling - found sea slugs).

Lovely property in a lovely, peaceful location

5
of 5

We have just returned from a lovely holiday in France. This region was new to us and we enjoyed getting to know the area. We (2 adults and 2 boys, aged 12 and 15) spent one week in the Rosina cottage and loved it. It is just as advertised here. The house, gardens and pool are just lovely and. The boys loved the pool and especially the pool table. The table tennis was also very popular and the badminton set also got used.

We can recommend, Ile de Re (lovely beaches, cycling and St Martin de Re), Futurscope in Potiiers (Amusement park, 4D films and robots), Marais Poitevin (boat trip on the canals. Go with a guide, they have lots to tell you about the Vendee region and it was very interesting), La Rochelle (town and aquarium). We spent a day at home, only going out for bread and croissants in the morning, which was lovely.

Marie and Peter are lovely hosts, providing useful information about the surrounding area, restaurants, villages etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back if (when) we visit the region again.

Review Submitted: Jul 9, 2014

Date of Stay: Jun 2014

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you Wendy, Morten,William and Alexander. Glad you enjoyed your holiday and amazing that you did and saw so much in a week. Wonderful guests, Hope to see back in the not too distant future.

Great holiday

5
of 5

We stayed in Rosina cottage for 2 weeks the owners made us feel welcome from the outset & were really helpful & friendly. The property was stunning, well presented and really clean it was a great size for us & our 2 kids. The kids really enjoyed the games room & the swimming pool (these were also kept immaculate) as well as the garden where they could kick a football around!

The property is in the countryside & has beautiful views of the surrounding area you can just step out the gate & walk or cycle for miles. The nearest village is Vandre & this has a small mini mart that has fresh bread & croissants daily there is also a butcher. The nearest supermarket is in Surgeres which is not much further on, there is also a local market there (Wednesday & Saturday) has a lovely variety of fresh fish, meats, veg etc.

La Rochelle is only about 30 mins & has great restaurants, beaches & shops. Worth a visit to Ile de Re - beaches are great had a wonderful lunch at Le Skipper in St Martin.

Fantastic location, beautful cottage

5
of 5

The Rosina cottage is beautifully presented and ideal for a family of four with plenty of space for all. The house and grounds are delightful, and with the addition of the pool, makes for perfect holiday accommodation. The owners, Marie and Peter, made us feel most welcome and were on hand to answer any questions or help with recommendations, even to the point of making a restaurant reservation for us at the Le Scorlion restaurant in Saint-Jean-d'Angél, which is to be recommended.

We had wonderful stay and would recommend this accommodation and area - we will be returning!

Review Submitted: Aug 26, 2013

Date of Stay: Aug 2013

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: This and is a charming area of France with many great restaurants. There are so many places of interest within a half hour radius, it is hard to see it all in a week. With the fabulous weather the temptation is to just relax and spend time by the pool.

Additional pricing information

Fees

No additional mandatory fees

Refundable Damage Deposit

£100

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Facilities

Accommodation and facilities for Cottage Rosinain La Rochelle - Surgeres area in Charente-Maritime

Property Type:

cottage
(semi-detached)

Meals:

Self-catering

Floor Area:

100 m²

Location Type:

rural

village

Theme:

Family

Luxury

General:

Activities Guide

Alarm Clock

Bottled Water

Fireplace

Firewood

Hair Dryer

Internet

Laundry Soap

Linens Provided

Local Activities Guide

Local Maps

Local Restaurant Guide

Parking Off Street

Toilet Paper

Towels Provided

Washing Machine

Wireless Internet

Kitchen:

4 Ring Stove

Coffee Maker

Cooking Utensils

Dishwasher

Freezer

Grill

Kitchenette

Microwave

Pantry Items

Refrigerator

Hob

Toaster

Dining:

Dining Area

seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:

1Bathroom

Bathroom 1 -
Toilet
,
Bath with Shower
,
Shower Enclosure

Recently fitted bathroom with seperate shower enclosure has a light and airy aspect.

Bedrooms:

2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4

Bedroom 1 -
1 Large Double Bed
Bedroom 2 -
2 Single Bed

A beautifully furnished bedroom with double aspect views of the countryside and the garden. The bedroom has been beautifully furnished with antiques in keeping with this period property. The cottage has a walk in wardrobe off the hallway.

Entertainment:

Books

Books - Fiction / Non-fiction

CD Player

DVD Player

Games

Games for Kids

Ping Pong Table

Radio

Satellite / Cable

Stereo

Television

Outside:

Barbecue

Deck Chairs

Beach Towels

Bicycles

Gated Community

Golf Cart

Golf Clubs

Garden

Barbecue

Patio

Terrace

6 garden chairs

4 deck chairs

Suitability:

children welcome

non smoking only

pets not allowed

not suitable for elderly or infirm

wheelchair inaccessible

Pool / Spa:

Heated Pool

Outdoor Pool

Attractions:

autumn foliage

churches

cinemas

forests

live theatre

marina

museums

recreation centre

restaurants

ruins

theme parks

water parks

winery tours

zoo

Leisure Activities:

beachcombing

bird watching

eco tourism

gambling casinos

horse riding

outlet shopping

paddle boating

scenic drives

sight seeing

walking

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

groceries

hospital

laundrette - serviced

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

equestrian events

fishing

golf

hiking

jet skiing

mountain biking

pier fishing

sailing

snorkelling

bay fishing

surf fishing

swimming

water skiing

wind-surfing

Notes:

The cottage has its own washing machine and external drying area.
During the winter months wood will be available for use in the lounge fire place.